Chapter 65: Breaking the Fate
Su Xiao looked at the parchment in his hand. The prophecy from S-001 was quite valuable, confirming his earlier speculation that the main body of the threadworm, which had fought to the death with the Moon Wolf, had not completely perished.
What could be determined was that the main body of the threadworm had suffered severe damage. Given its domineering nature, if its injuries weren't serious, it would have already devoured all the living beings in this world.
Even so, the main body of the threadworm, known as the Ultimate Worm, was not to be trifled with. Regardless, at its peak, the Ultimate Worm could go head-to-head with the Moon Wolf.
With the Void as the backdrop for combat strength, and peak Law Destroyers as the ceiling of combat power, the Silver Moon Wolf was slightly weaker than a peak Law Destroyer. The fact that the Ultimate Worm could fight the Moon Wolf to such an extent showed how formidable it was.
Regarding the future records of Colonel Gewei, they wouldn't necessarily come true. However, Su Xiao was very concerned about one point: in the continuation of these prophecies, there was absolutely no mention of himself. It wasn't that Su Xiao was arrogant, but he speculated that his main mission had a high probability of being related to the Ultimate Worm. If that were the case, it shouldn't have been completely omitted.
The future records of Colonel Gewei didn't involve him. Su Xiao had two guesses. First, Colonel Gewei hadn't come into contact with what Su Xiao would do next. Second, Su Xiao had lost. The most telling proof was that the Ultimate Worm had split into numerous offspring in the deep sea, which meant that in that future timeline, the Ultimate Worm was still alive.
What Su Xiao needed to do was to snuff out this future timeline, to nip this timeline where he would be defeated in the bud.
"Gewei actually held out in the deep sea for so long. I wonder what expression he'd have if he saw this parchment himself."
Bahamut had seen many things that could foresee the future, and it had no particular feeling about this. The reason was that its boss bore the Reincarnation Mark. All prophecies were nonsense. They weren't from this world, so they had infinite possibilities to change this world's future. Everything was already destined? Bullshit. Even a world could crumble into dust. The future of a world could be changed. Even the Goddess of Fortune couldn't interfere with the fate of the strong through her power.
Su Xiao walked toward the exit of the sealed room. The door opened, and fresh air rushed in. Making the future line prophesied by S-001 not happen was simple to the point of being unbelievable.
The method had been explored as early as the Kingdom Era. Whoever S-001 foresaw would destroy the carrier of the foreseen content, which was this parchment.
All Colonel Gewei needed to do was tear up this parchment with his own hands, and this future line would be destroyed by the person involved, becoming something ethereal and unreal, dissipating like smoke.
It could be said that this time, S-001 had helped Su Xiao. This made him wonder if S-001 was truly an inanimate object. If the Ultimate Worm became the final victor, S-001 would most likely not have a good outcome either.
Su Xiao took the elevator to the second underground floor of the headquarters. After passing through layers of checkpoints, he returned to the main hall of the headquarters and then headed straight for the office on the seventh floor.
Back in the office, he sat down in the leather chair. Su Xiao felt fatigued. Although the war in the Western Continent was over, he had no chance to rest. He picked up the phone beside him and dialed a four-digit number. The sweet voice of the operator girl came through to his ears.
"Connect me to the Alliance military. Find Colonel Gewei's direct superior."
"Understood, Lord Legion Commander."
A moment later, Su Xiao successfully spoke with Colonel Gewei's direct superior. The person on the other end was very polite, considering that just a few hours ago, Su Xiao had been the commander of the temporary alliance.
Putting down the phone, Su Xiao leaned back in his chair and waited. The safe environment allowed fatigue to wash over him.
Two hours later, the door was knocked on. Colonel Gewei, wearing the uniform of an Alliance military commander, walked into the office. His expression wasn't good.
"Tear it up."
"Yes."
Colonel Gewei instinctively raised his right fist to his chest but then remembered that Su Xiao no longer had a direct relationship with the military.
Colonel Gewei didn't ask too many questions and didn't open the parchment scroll. He simply tore it apart. He himself didn't feel anything, but Su Xiao vaguely sensed that countless threads seemed to appear behind Colonel Gewei, connecting to countless things. At the center of Colonel Gewei's chest, one thread extended downward, and from the direction, it was toward where S-001 was located.
The moment Colonel Gewei tore the parchment, it turned into smoke and dissipated. With a crackling sound, the countless threads behind him snapped.
"Gewei, are you interested in working under me?"
"Sorry, Mr. White Night. I am an Alliance soldier. I'm honored by your regard."
Colonel Gewei's tone was firm, even bluntly refusing.
"Oh? Just for the rank of Colonel, is it worth it?"
"Mr. White Night, it has nothing to do with my position. I was born in the Southern Alliance. If I die one day, it will be for the Southern Alliance."
"Hmm."
Su Xiao didn't say anything else. Seeing this, Colonel Gewei didn't linger. After a polite farewell, he strode out of the office.
Su Xiao took out a phone from the drawer and picked up the receiver beside him, saying:
"Old man, your people are hard to poach."
"Of course. I've had my eye on Gewei for a long time."
The old voice on the phone only conveyed falseness. During the Western Continent war, Colonel Gewei was the commander of the Second Legion and one of Su Xiao's most capable subordinates. Under these circumstances, would Colonel Gewei receive a warm reception in the Southern Alliance? This was also why, in the future line interrupted by S-001, Gewei was still a Colonel.
"The Western Continent did sink, but there are other islands in that sea area. The resources on those islands—the Organization will give up one-tenth in exchange for Gewei."
Su Xiao made an offer. He did this deliberately because Colonel Gewei couldn't possibly come to his side.
"I'll think about it."
"Two-tenths."
Su Xiao raised the price.
"Deal."
The old man on the other end of the phone agreed decisively.
"Gewei hasn't left the Organization headquarters yet. I've intercepted him."
"White Night, do you think I would trade my generals for resources?"
"Of course you would. What dog doesn't eat..."
"Woof!!"
Bubu Wang glared. It just couldn't speak, otherwise it would have shouted, "This dog doesn't eat!!"
"Ahem~"
Su Xiao cleared his throat and gave Bubu Wang 200 Soul Coins as pocket money. Bubu Wang immediately ran over and rubbed its back against Su Xiao's leg.
"Colonel Gewei... Major General Gewei is a general of my Southern Alliance. Talent is more important than resources. By the way, White Night, is Gewei very important to your Organization?"
"Of course."
"Care to disclose?"
"..."
Su Xiao pondered for a moment before saying:
"S-001."
"Understood. Gewei has rendered outstanding service this time. Let's promote him to Lieutenant General. Since Lieutenant General Kant is already over 50, let Gewei take his place as Lieutenant General."
"That would be best."
Su Xiao hung up the phone. Cooperating with those two old men from the Southern Alliance sometimes required caution, but working with old schemers also had its benefits—there was no need to say too much; they would understand.
[Prompt: Main Mission · Third Ring (Activating...). This mission will change based on the Hunter's actions.]
[Prompt: You have severed the 'Fate of Failure.']
[Prompt: Main Mission · Third Ring is in an unactivated state.]
[Prompt: Main Mission · Third Ring (Completed).]
[You have obtained True Attribute Points ×4.]
[Main Mission · Fourth Ring (Activated).]
...
Seeing these prompts, Su Xiao was momentarily surprised. He hadn't even seen the content of the Main Mission's Third Ring, and the mission was already completed.